Oldsmobile Cutlass loss of power problems

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Steering · 150,000 miles · MI

While driving 10 MPH consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly the vehicle lost power steering. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the cradle bolts and retainers needed to be replaced. *ak.....all steering was lost not just power steering. With no control, vehicle moved to the next lane. Driver had no steering, only could use brakes. Dealer bought it for $500.00 to gert vehicle off road.f this vehicle wa sgoing a thighway speed, the driver or another driver could have been killed.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Fuel system · 43,600 miles · IL · crash

The vehicle's fuel pressure regulator failed and resulted in sudden acceleration. *nm the consumer was backing out of a parking space, a popping noise occurred and as the consumer was going in reverse the vehicle lost all power and hit two parked vehicles. The consumer was told that the problem was with the fuel pressure regulator. *sc

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering · 64,430 miles · GA

Loss of power steering, grinding noise, leaking fluid.

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Steering · 46,484 miles · GA

Vehicle lost power steering while driving between 25-30 MPH. As a result, steering became difficult. The dealership replaced rack and pinion. *ak

Filed Jul 13, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

I have had several electrical problems with this vehicle. The ABS sensor has been replaced, fuses are continuosly blowing, several electrical wires have been replaced in the shift column, the turn signal switch had to be replaced because it was corroded, the battery has been replaced 4 times. Also the low coolant light flashes intermitently even though the radiator and tank are full. He ABS light has been on for at least a year and the mechanic is unable to find the cause. Brakes are in working order and all sensors are good. Now I am having difficulty starting on hot days, the starter clicks but the engine will not start, after several tries it will then start( about 5 tries), and today I seem to be having problems with the transmission. While entering an intersection from a stop sign I lost power. The engine was running at a top of 2rpm's and could not get over 10 miles per hour. The mechanic still need to give a diagnosis on this latest problem but siad it may be a circuit problem since touching the underhood driver side circuit box caused the car to stall and restart.

Filed Sep 16, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · PA · crash

Power failure- driving approx. 20mph- car hesitates- travels 3-5mph-need to stop the car to pick up speed. Had it to the dealer 10 times- replaced PCM, fuel regulater/pump and catalytic converter -power loss problem still remains.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Engine · LA

While driving, engine failed causing loss of power, dealer stated a rod came through the engine block, upon inspection dealer found the wrong size oil drain plug on the oil pan, consumer states two computers were previously installed due to vehicle experiencing power loss, fuel filter was also replaced in an attempt to correct the problem, consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs.

Filed Oct 4, 2000 · Steering · MD

Steering gear is leaking power steering fuild, causing loss of power steering control. Please give any further details.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Engine · NY

While traveling vehicle would lose all power. Dealer has been contacted, and stated that timing chain needed to be replacd . Returned timing chain was replaced three times. Please provide further information.

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · ME

Vehicle stalling causing loss of power steering and brake control, stalling caused from rusted and corroded ignition coil wiring. Yh